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USDA AMS Acer Access and Development Program Grants for Maple Syrup Industry Support

The USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is offering competitive grants through the Acer Access and Development Program to promote and support the domestic maple syrup industry. - Government Buyer: - United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) - Eligible Applicants: - States, Tribal governments, and research institutions from U.S. states and territories - Funding Details: - Approximately $5 million in total funding - Individual awards range from $200,000 to $500,000 - 25% non-Federal cost share required - About 10 awards anticipated - Program Focus Areas: - Research and education related to maple syrup production - Promotion of natural resource sustainability in the maple syrup industry - Market development and promotion for maple syrup and maple-sap products - Producer and landowner education, including campaigns to increase awareness and encourage maple-sugaring activities - Initiatives to encourage landowners to start or expand maple-sugaring or provide public access for such activities - Period of Performance: - Up to 36 months for project completion - Notable Requirements: - No specific OEMs or vendors are involved, as this is a grant for programmatic activities rather than procurement of products - Applications must be submitted via Grants.gov - Projects must clearly indicate start and end dates within the 36-month window

Description

The USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is soliciting applications for the fiscal year 2026 Acer Access and Development Program. This program supports States, Tribal governments, and research institutions to promote the domestic maple syrup industry through research and education, natural resource sustainability, market promotion, and encouraging landowners to initiate or expand maple-sugaring activities or provide public access for such activities. Approximately $5 million is available to fund about 10 awards, with individual awards ranging from $200,000 to $500,000. Applicants must provide a 25% cost share and complete projects within a 36-month period starting around September 30, 2026.

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